Bldg. & Grounds Custodian

Overview

The Building and Grounds Custodian will perform routine and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and administration assigned vehicles such as checking fluids levels, doing trip inspections, cleaning and washing vehicles and reporting any defect or repairs needed. The responsibilities include performing a wide variety of custodial, maintenance and grounds keeping duties in order to provide a clean, orderly and safe environment and perform other related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicle interiors by sweeping, vacuuming and wiping down the interior and windows. Wash the vehicles' exterior with a water hose or at the City's wash rack

• Inspect vehicles for body damage fluid levels and tire pressure

• Inspect all vehicles to ensure they are safe, clean, and operate properly

• Inspect vehicles for flat tires or vandalism

• Maintain daily and weekly trip tickets and process and post trip tickets

• Compile reports for department's head review

• Perform custodial duties such as cleaning and maintaining the Street Yard and Material Yard facility/ working area, empty trash, wipe counter, check fuel readings, schedule preventative maintenance, sweep floors, pick up trash in Street Yard and Material Yard area, maintain cleanliness and organization of the car wash area

• Clean and sanitize restrooms and locker rooms, refill toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers, etc

• Empty out wastebaskets and dispose of trash properly

• Clean administrative offices, Street conference room and waiting area

• Vacuum, dust, clean windows and empty wastebaskets

• Kitchen will need to be cleaned by dusting, wiping counters and appliances, mopping floors, etc

• Travel to Signs & Markings sign shop to clean offices and warehouses twice a week

• Vacuum and spot clean carpet, sweep, mop and buff floors

• Clean, dust and wipe furniture, wash windows, clean blinds and light fixtures

• Maintain cleaning and janitorial supplies inventories, drive to pick up supplies from City Warehouse and outside vendors as needed

• Maintain safe keeping of materials and supplies in storage area

• Grounds keeping around street maintenance yard. Mow grass and use weed eater on the Street Operation yard. Sweep curb and gutters. Remove trash and dispose of properly

• Operate power equipment and hand tools to complete job tasks

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non - Exempt - Full-Time

• Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED

• No prior experience required

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• Clearinghouse Query: No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 5, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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